Forscan PX 2- How to
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:02 pm
Hopefully this will be a quick and easy guide to make modifications to your vehicles electronic system.
This covers the basic for a Ranger PX2 or Everest UA. There are some different processes for Ranger PX1 but this will be another tutorial and I will do so once I have one at hand.
READ THIS FULLY BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS. THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION HERE.
THIS WILL FOCUS ON CHANGING THE FUEL TANK SIZE BUT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT OTHER CHANGES.
I do not have unlimited time but will help where I can. If you are not computer literate then the following is probably not for you although I suggest those inclined to at least give it a go.
Everything below is done at your own risk. If you want to play and explore further I cannot guarantee that you will not break something, there is always a risk with the unknown.
First things first you will require the following.
1. An OBDLink MX Bluetooth (Black) or WiFi version (Red). Not the SX or LX. I currently use the Red WiFi version as it suits my needs although I think I will get a Bluetooth model in the future.
http://www.obdlink.com/mxbt/ Cheapest way is to purchase direct from the USA, I tried to buy them direct but they do not want anymore distributors. There are other options out there but I know this model works with the Ford CAN bus system properly so I have no reason to waste time trying other brands or modifying them to work. This is a set and forget unit!!
Or one of these hardwired USB dongles wp/product/forscan-usb-dongle/ which is the cheapest way to get into programming
2. You will need the Windows version of Forscan, the latest stable releases can be downloaded from their website http://forscan.org/download.html. The iPhone or the Android app will not allow you to do the following although they are handy to monitor the vehicle when driving etc. Currently the Windows version and extended licence are free. For how long I'm unsure.
3. You will need an extended licence for Forscan. You will need to register on the Forscan Forum at http://forscan.org/forum and once complete can request and extended licence at http://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=836 then follow their guides to install this in Forscan.
That is the time consuming part, finding, purchasing, waiting.............
Now I assume you have the above sorted and OBDLink MX or USB dongle is connected to computer etc. and can move onto the fun stuff.
4. Open Forscan and you will be greeted with this screen. ( Points of interest are circled in RED ).
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position. Do NOT start the vehicle. All programming is done in the ON position and OFF only when Forscan specifically asks.
Click the connect button.
5. Once Forscan has connected and finished its scan you should see the modules that have been found. If you do not see all these modules or only a few then you are not using a fully compatible Ford Can Bus OBD adaptor and need to go back and read point 1.
Note if you have removed your tray lights on a XLT and up you will always get at least one fault code in the BCM as we do not have the puddle lamps installed. Ignore it as it is not a concern. When I get to it we will deactivate them in the BCM and the error will be gone.
6. Next is to press IC icon on the left menu and you will be see the modules that we can modify. Modules with asbuilt format we need to modify by hand and Modules without asbuilt will have pre defined items that can be edited. Eg. Dual battery mode, Seat belt remainders etc. We are only working with asbuilt.
Feel free to play with dual battery mode and seat belt reminders if you wish as it is quick and easy. **** But take note that there is no reason to change the PX2 to Dual battery mode as the new module is smart enough to recognise it and when enabled I did see a slight increase in fuel consumption. With it off my dual batteries still get full charge.
7. We will now select a module "IPC" making sure you have selected the asbuilt version and press the play button.
Most options are now in the Non asbuilt lines for BCM, IPC etc. You will see a preconfigured list that can be changed.
8. Next you will be greeted with a screen with boxes full of HEX. If you do not understand this then google it. You will not be required to understand to make these changes though. It is another subject and unless you want to dig really deep and try and find your own features then HEX Binary and how to read convert etc will be of no use to you.
PLEASE SAVE EACH MODULE BEFORE MAKING CHANGES. OPEN THE MODULE SO YOU SEE THE HEX CODE THEN PRESS THE SAVE ALL BUTTON. IF YOU BREAK IT YOU CAN AT LEAST LOAD THE ORIGINAL CODE AGAIN.
If you go entering or changing every box to the same as mine you may run into problems. At the moment we are only working on the fuel tank size!
The area you want is 720-03-01
As you can see I have changed mine to xxx5 78xx xxxx. If you have 140 litre tank then this is right for you.
Now 578 Hex converted to Decimal is 1400. If you divide this by 10 you will get 140 litres.
Your original value would have been 320. 320 HEX converted to Decimal is 800. If you divide this by 10 you get 80 litres.
Eg. If you have a 135 litre tank you would X 10 so 1350 Decimal and convert to HEX which is 546. So you would enter 546.
** Note if you have a different size tank to 140 litres eg 135 then you would enter xxx5 46xx xxxx.
The last 2 characters XXXX XXXX XXAB are the checksum and will be different for any other changes made on that line. Forscan will give you an error to make sure you are happy with your changes and recalculate the last 2 automatically for you once you you write your change. You will say yes and it will all be sorted.
So make your changes and press the write button. The dash will restart and you will be greeted with a proper fuel level and DTE. Once you have finished press the STOP button below and you are done.
Most options are now in the Non asbuilt lines for BCM, IPC etc. You will see a preconfigured list that can be changed.
This covers the basic for a Ranger PX2 or Everest UA. There are some different processes for Ranger PX1 but this will be another tutorial and I will do so once I have one at hand.
READ THIS FULLY BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS. THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION HERE.
THIS WILL FOCUS ON CHANGING THE FUEL TANK SIZE BUT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT OTHER CHANGES.
I do not have unlimited time but will help where I can. If you are not computer literate then the following is probably not for you although I suggest those inclined to at least give it a go.
Everything below is done at your own risk. If you want to play and explore further I cannot guarantee that you will not break something, there is always a risk with the unknown.
First things first you will require the following.
1. An OBDLink MX Bluetooth (Black) or WiFi version (Red). Not the SX or LX. I currently use the Red WiFi version as it suits my needs although I think I will get a Bluetooth model in the future.
http://www.obdlink.com/mxbt/ Cheapest way is to purchase direct from the USA, I tried to buy them direct but they do not want anymore distributors. There are other options out there but I know this model works with the Ford CAN bus system properly so I have no reason to waste time trying other brands or modifying them to work. This is a set and forget unit!!
Or one of these hardwired USB dongles wp/product/forscan-usb-dongle/ which is the cheapest way to get into programming
2. You will need the Windows version of Forscan, the latest stable releases can be downloaded from their website http://forscan.org/download.html. The iPhone or the Android app will not allow you to do the following although they are handy to monitor the vehicle when driving etc. Currently the Windows version and extended licence are free. For how long I'm unsure.
3. You will need an extended licence for Forscan. You will need to register on the Forscan Forum at http://forscan.org/forum and once complete can request and extended licence at http://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=836 then follow their guides to install this in Forscan.
That is the time consuming part, finding, purchasing, waiting.............
Now I assume you have the above sorted and OBDLink MX or USB dongle is connected to computer etc. and can move onto the fun stuff.
4. Open Forscan and you will be greeted with this screen. ( Points of interest are circled in RED ).
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position. Do NOT start the vehicle. All programming is done in the ON position and OFF only when Forscan specifically asks.
Click the connect button.
5. Once Forscan has connected and finished its scan you should see the modules that have been found. If you do not see all these modules or only a few then you are not using a fully compatible Ford Can Bus OBD adaptor and need to go back and read point 1.
Note if you have removed your tray lights on a XLT and up you will always get at least one fault code in the BCM as we do not have the puddle lamps installed. Ignore it as it is not a concern. When I get to it we will deactivate them in the BCM and the error will be gone.
6. Next is to press IC icon on the left menu and you will be see the modules that we can modify. Modules with asbuilt format we need to modify by hand and Modules without asbuilt will have pre defined items that can be edited. Eg. Dual battery mode, Seat belt remainders etc. We are only working with asbuilt.
Feel free to play with dual battery mode and seat belt reminders if you wish as it is quick and easy. **** But take note that there is no reason to change the PX2 to Dual battery mode as the new module is smart enough to recognise it and when enabled I did see a slight increase in fuel consumption. With it off my dual batteries still get full charge.
7. We will now select a module "IPC" making sure you have selected the asbuilt version and press the play button.
Most options are now in the Non asbuilt lines for BCM, IPC etc. You will see a preconfigured list that can be changed.
8. Next you will be greeted with a screen with boxes full of HEX. If you do not understand this then google it. You will not be required to understand to make these changes though. It is another subject and unless you want to dig really deep and try and find your own features then HEX Binary and how to read convert etc will be of no use to you.
PLEASE SAVE EACH MODULE BEFORE MAKING CHANGES. OPEN THE MODULE SO YOU SEE THE HEX CODE THEN PRESS THE SAVE ALL BUTTON. IF YOU BREAK IT YOU CAN AT LEAST LOAD THE ORIGINAL CODE AGAIN.
If you go entering or changing every box to the same as mine you may run into problems. At the moment we are only working on the fuel tank size!
The area you want is 720-03-01
As you can see I have changed mine to xxx5 78xx xxxx. If you have 140 litre tank then this is right for you.
Now 578 Hex converted to Decimal is 1400. If you divide this by 10 you will get 140 litres.
Your original value would have been 320. 320 HEX converted to Decimal is 800. If you divide this by 10 you get 80 litres.
Eg. If you have a 135 litre tank you would X 10 so 1350 Decimal and convert to HEX which is 546. So you would enter 546.
** Note if you have a different size tank to 140 litres eg 135 then you would enter xxx5 46xx xxxx.
The last 2 characters XXXX XXXX XXAB are the checksum and will be different for any other changes made on that line. Forscan will give you an error to make sure you are happy with your changes and recalculate the last 2 automatically for you once you you write your change. You will say yes and it will all be sorted.
So make your changes and press the write button. The dash will restart and you will be greeted with a proper fuel level and DTE. Once you have finished press the STOP button below and you are done.
Most options are now in the Non asbuilt lines for BCM, IPC etc. You will see a preconfigured list that can be changed.